What are you reading?
Mon 19 Oct · 13:00
Birmingham & Midland Institute
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The 'What are you reading?' talk will be held on 19 October 2026 at the Birmingham & Midland Institute in Birmingham. The event is free to attend. The talk is in conjunction with the National Year of Reading.
Free Monday talk in conjunction with the National Year of Reading.
2026 is the National Year of Reading. Jenny Howe, from the Royal Literacy Trust and Samina, Honorary Librarian of the Birmingham and Midland Institute Library, will lead an hour discussing what we are reading, what recommendations we have, what discoveries we have made. Audience participation is anticipated, so come with information about your current read, or favourite book, or least favourite book. We will try and limit ourselves to the hour.
In conjunction with the National Year of Reading, this event is free to all. Just come along to reception 10 minutes before the start time.
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What are you reading? takes place on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 13:00.
What are you reading? is held at Birmingham & Midland Institute in Birmingham (9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BU).
Entry to What are you reading? is free.
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The 'What are you reading?' talk will be held on 19 October 2026 at the Birmingham & Midland Institute in Birmingham. The event is free to attend. The talk is in conjunction with the National Year of Reading.
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Free Monday talk in conjunction with the National Year of Reading.
2026 is the National Year of Reading. Jenny Howe, from the Royal Literacy Trust and Samina, Honorary Librarian of the Birmingham and Midland Institute Library, will lead an hour discussing what we are reading, what recommendations we have, what discoveries we have made. Audience participation is anticipated, so come with information about your current read, or favourite book, or least favourite book. We will try and limit ourselves to the hour.
In conjunction with the National Year of Reading, this event is free to all. Just come along to reception 10 minutes before the start time.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Birmingham & Midland Institute9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BU
Ladywood, Birmingham
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When is What are you reading??
What are you reading? takes place on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 13:00.
Where is What are you reading? taking place?
What are you reading? is held at Birmingham & Midland Institute in Birmingham (9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BU).
How much are tickets for What are you reading??
Entry to What are you reading? is free.
How do I get tickets for What are you reading??
Tickets for What are you reading? can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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